GridCore™ Composite Utility Poles
Built for the Demands of Today’s Grid
As grid demands evolve, utilities face growing challenges around reliability, performance, and long-term risk. GridCore™ Composite Utility Poles are engineered to deliver durability, consistency, and reduced lifecycle impact.
The Challenge with Traditional Materials
Limited Longevity in Harsh Environments
Wood poles are failing earlier than expected due to environmental exposure and increasing weather severity.
- Typical lifespan: 30–40 years, often reduced in real-world conditions
- Accelerated degradation in coastal environments (moisture, salt, high water tables)
- Increased exposure to storms, high winds, ice, and wildfires
- Higher risk of failure and outages as poles age
Declining Strength & Consistency
Modern wood poles lack the strength and uniformity required for increasing grid demands.
- Faster growth cycles produce lower-density, lower-strength poles
- More prone to cracking, splitting, and load failure
- Increasing system loads are placed on weaker infrastructure
Environmental & Wildlife Impact
Traditional materials introduce environmental risks and ongoing maintenance challenges.
- Wood treatments (PCP, creosote) may leach into soil and groundwater
- Steel corrodes; concrete can crack and degrade over time
- Wildlife damage from insects, woodpeckers, and rodents
- Increased maintenance and environmental concerns
The GridCore™ Advantage
Engineered for Durability
GridCore™ Composite Utility Poles are not susceptible to rot, corrosion, or environmental degradation.
- Up to 80-year service life
- Maintains integrity in coastal and high-moisture environments
- Resistant to salt exposure, high water tables, and extreme weather
- No coatings or corrosion-related maintenance required
Consistent, Reliable Performance
Engineered for repeatable strength and validated through standardized testing.
- Uniform performance across every pole
- Deflection based on 5% Lower Exclusion Limit—not averages
- Validated through cantilever bending tests
- High strength-to-weight ratio
Reduced Environmental & Operational Risk
- No chemical treatments (PCP, creosote)
- No risk of leaching into soil or groundwater
- Reduced wildlife impact (no insect infestation or structural damage)
- Supports long-term environmental compliance
A Complete System Solution
MPS delivers a full system of composite poles, fiberglass crossarms, and hardware—built to perform across a wide range of applications.
Why Utilities Are Making the Shift
Longer life. Consistent strength. Reduced risk. Built for a more resilient grid.
